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06-20-2014 12:20 AM

scout172

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Originally Posted by Shade

Both of my dogs have done best on grain free so whether or not it's true I'll stick with what works

That's how my dogs are and I agree.

06-20-2014 12:08 AM

llombardo

I stay away from chicken and it's hard to find a food that doesn't have any chicken, chicken fat or chicken meal in it, but I did find one that has no chicken anything in it and it is grain free, they all do well with it. I try to stay away from any foul and stick with a fish source .

It will take several weeks or more to get his skin in shape.Always wean your dog slowly on to new food (mix small amount of new food with old food and increase every two days if no upset) or supplements (at least 1/4th suggested amount) to avoid gut upset.

Is flake same as dandruff ? Is it the white stuff on the hair ? Ace started having those we gonna change the shampoo to the ones w moisturizer

Yes, but I think he may need more than a new shampoo.

There could be a few different reasons for dog dandruff. First, I'd look at the quality of food you are feeding.....You know the old saying.....you are what you eat!

Also, here are two high quality oil combo's products that can help when added to your dogs feeding schedule:

SH-EMP OIL Nutritional oil : Sh-Emp Oil Blend is a blend of deep cold-water herring oil, organically grown cold pressed hemp seed oil, organically grown hand pressed extra virgin coconut oil and is the perfect partner for Feed-Sentials K9.
The herring oil is a source of brain enhancing DHA/EPA, which can be converted by the body into Omega 3. Hemp oil is a source of Omega 6, 3, 9 and GLA (Gamma Linoleic Acid). The virgin coconut oil found in Sh-Emp is a medium chain triglyceride rich in lauric acid. It provides both nutrient and functional value.

Ultra Oil for Pets Skin & Coat Supplement with Hempseed Oil for Dogs & Cats ULTRA OIL: is composed of the best nutrients nature can provide. Our primary ingredient, Hempseed Oil, is a perfect balance of Omega-3, Omega-6 and Omega-9. Next we have added Omega-6 rich Flaxseed Oil which is then balance with Omega-3 rich Fish Oil followed by Grapeseed Oil to help naturally preserve and act as an all natural antioxidant. Ingredients - Canadian Hempseed Oil, Flaxseed oil, Fish oil (sardine and anchovy), Grapeseed oil, di-alpha tocopherol (source of vitamin E), Vitamin A Palmitate, Sodium Ascorbate (source of Vitamin C), Selenium Proteinate, Zinc Lactate

Moms

06-19-2014 09:03 PM

Ace GSD

Is flake same as dandruff ? Is it the white stuff on the hair ? Ace started having those we gonna change the shampoo to the ones w moisturizer

06-19-2014 08:05 PM

mydogs

Puppies get Fromm puppy my adults are on Earthborn. I don't see a difference in stool on either one or on their coats energy etc. It's all the same. My lab had gunk ears on grain and grain free. Personally I feel brown rice oats are better in foods than peas and potatoes. I don't trust ash and calcium levels in grain free for a puppy either. Not enough research all marketing IMO